• Collaborative and inclusive team – ongoing professional development
• $49.28 per hour + 14.5% Superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Free parking – flexible working environment

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies) has been serving our local community since 1924, offering a “hand up” to people in need. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team making real differences to the lives of people experiencing disadvantage.

The position

Working within the area of Special Works, the Family Services Case Manger will support people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness or experiencing social disadvantage in the ACT. Working as the Case Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of case management to families and engage, assess and support people via holistic, sustainable case management plans, meeting the outcomes required of the program and the person. You will assist in building individual capacity to enable people to live a fulfilling life, helping them to make optimum choices, enhancing their living skills and confidence, and gaining access to mainstream services.

Our Offer

• Weekdays – Monday to Friday
• $49.28 hourly rate + 14.5% Superannuation
• Salary packaging option up to $15,900 per FBT year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per FBT year
• Flexible work environment
• A meaningful career where you can make a tangible difference to the lives of others.
• Free onsite parking at Yarralumla ACT

About you

To be successful in this role, you must view it as more than just a job, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate diverse programs and client demographics. An in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and disadvantage is imperative. You should possess the capability to effectively prioritize a complex and varied caseload to achieve desired outcomes, while working with minimal supervision.

In addition, strong communication skills are essential, coupled with a proactive, collaborative mindset. Demonstrating resilience and the ability to adapt to change, even in challenging environments, is crucial. A bachelor's degree in human services or a related discipline, such as psychology or social work, is required, along with a minimum of two years' experience supporting vulnerable populations, particularly youth and families, through community-based case management.

You will be required to undergo and maintain a clear police record check and successfully hold or obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Card (WWVP). Current drivers’ license and current first aid certificate (or the willingness to obtain within three months of employment) is also mandatory.

More information

To understand this role in more detail, please contact Iffy Okonkwo on 0409 616 776 (during working hours) or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Family Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To download a position description for this role please click here.

For general recruitment information please email our recruitment team at [email protected].

To apply please submit your resume and a covering letter, as separate documents, telling us why you are the best person for this role.

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

A position description is attached.